Munson

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Contents 1 Location 2 Conditions 3 Description 4 Access 5 Hazards 6 Links, References, and Other Sources

[edit] Location

44.20888, -76.60764

West of Kingston, Ontario.

[edit] Conditions

Current: Medium

Depth: 93'-111'

Visibility: 15'-50'

Water temperature: From 1C (Feb.) to 25C (July)

[edit] Description

This square two-level three-legged barge sunk at this location in April 1890. This wreck is extremely well-preserved considering her age and the amount of diver traffic she sees. A lot of the ship's original tools and cutlery are displayed on a workbench on the lower deck.

[edit] Access

This is a boat dive, with charters leaving from Kingston.

[edit] Hazards

Cold, depth and darkness are the main hazards at this site.

[edit] Links, References, and Other Sources

• The Munson (Video)
• Munson's Crane and Bucket (Video)
• Approaching the Munson (Video)
• The Munson's Upper Deck (Video)
• The Munson at Ontario Scuba Diving
• OUC Shipwreck Directory